use of rhythmic language to represent an emotion or message

What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?

the addition of "like" or "as" to compare

Which of these is not a theme?

Love, anger, and frustration exist.

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1
The use of vivid descriptions and sensory details create strong:
imagery
symbolism
theme
figurative language
2
What is the best STRUCTURAL way for a writer to add emphasis to a particular line of a poem?
add figurative language
Use repetition
play with word choice
add similes
3
This poet used which technique to change the mood/tone of the poem?
sensory details
white space
stanza breaks
onomatopeia
4
A sunset commonly symbolizes:
personal growth
a new beginning
an ending
the sun
5
A stanza in poetry can be compared to what in an essay?
sentence
punctuation
words
paragraph
6
The use of which poetic techniques relates to structure?
metaphor
repetition
theme
allegory
7
How many stanzas in this poem?
3
4
1
2
8
Onomatopeia Definition:
a comparison using like or as
a word that is impossibly hard to spell
a word that repeats the same starting sound
a word that imitates a sound
9
Poetry:
must rhyme
use of rhythmic language to represent an emotion or message
the use of sentence length to portray an intense emotion
can only display one theme at a time
10
"I do not like green eggs and ham/ I do not like them Sam I Am" demonstrates a:
simile
hyperbole
rhyme scheme
stanzas
11
Which of these did Lewis Carroll write?
Afternoon Beach
Mother to Sun
Nothing Gold Can Stay
Jabberwocky
12
A tree commonly represents:
obstacles
speed/swiftness
an ending
life/growth
13
What is the difference between a simile and metaphor?
the addition of "like" or "as" to compare
a metaphor uses "like" or "as"
the order within the story
word choice
14
"Nothing Gold Can Stay" is know for its excellent examples of:
imagery
repetition
symbolism
alliteration
15
"The sun stretched her glorious rays and hugged the child" is an example of:
personification
simile
metaphor
onomatopoeia
16
In "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughes, what would you imagine a crystal stairway represents?
wisdom
a perfect life
a glass staircase
a difficult life
17
Which of these is alliteration?
Boom!
Zap!
Slime time rhyme!
Leaping Lizards!
18
What is the best NON-STRUCTURAL way to add emphasis to a line of poetry?
Use stanzas
Play with white space
Use repetition
Use vivid imagery
19
Which of these is not a theme?
Keep trying, even when times are tough.
Relying on family will get you far in life.
Trust your instincts when making a tough choice.
Love, anger, and frustration exist.

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